# Proposed AD FAA-2021-0349: Airbus SAS Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2021-15-13
- Products: Airbus
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 10, 2021, 86 FR 24790
- Comments due: June 24, 2021
- Became: [AD 2021-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-15-13)
- Docket: FAA-2021-0349 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2021-0349, where comments are filed)
- Project: MCAI-2021-00103-T
- FR document: 2021-09789
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/56/6e/566e447caf88c11e99b817aa25fe1084c34e0c5da1aaccff22ea51f484f67040 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-05-10/pdf/2021-09789.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/10/2021-09789/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AFEF5017E8108322862586D100630899.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2021-0349

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and -941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of missing or disbonded pressure seals on two thrust reverser (TR) translating cowls. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of each thrust reverser for damage, seal bonding rework, and replacement of translating cowl pressure seals if necessary, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Notices in this docket

- May 10, 2021: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2021-09789, comments due Jun 24, 2021 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/05/10/2021-09789/airworthiness-directives-airbus-sas-airplanes)

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